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Tshepo Rabothe

Senior Soccer Journalist
Farpost most improved journalist 2024 | Betway Premiership, SAFJA Excellence, Player Transfers, Tactical Match Analysis, South African Football Culture |
Tshepo Rabothe is a Gauteng-based Senior Soccer Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, transfers and tactical match analysis, and interviewing coaches and players across South African football. He was named FARPost’s Most Improved Journalist for 2024, and in 2025 he was nominated for the SAFJA Young Journalist of the Year award by the South African Football Journalists Association.

Tshepo Rabothe

Marumo Gallants in celebrations after a win against USM Alger.

How Marumo Gallants plan to approach their last two Confed Cup games 

Marumo Gallants interim coach Raymond Mdaka has revealed how they plan to approach their last two CAF Confederation Cup matches.  Gallants have been in…
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Marumo Gallants against USM Alger of Algeria.

Marumo Gallants see off USM Alger in CAF Confed Cup clash

Marumo Gallants have defeated USM Alger 2-0 in a CAF Confederation Cup group stage clash at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Wednesday afternoon.  The…
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Traumatised teammate provides details on Richards Bay star Mtolo’s passing

It was a morning training session like any other! Richards Bay players eager to pick themselves up after a narrow DStv Premiership home defeat to Kaizer…
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Deano van Rooyen in Stellenbosch colours.

Steve Barker reveals what keeps Stellenbosch FC’s record-breaker Van Rooyen motivated 

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has revealed what motivates the club's record-breaker, Deano van Rooyen.  Van Rooyen became Stellies' all-time most…
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Mark Mayambela during his Orlando Pirates days

Mark Mayambela on showboating: ‘I stopped because…’

As the debate over showboating continues in SA football, former Orlando Pirates dribbling wizard Mark Mayambela has revealed what made him stop doing fancy…
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Ernst Middendorp ditches Swallows for German side.

Ernst Middendorp ditches Swallows for German side 

Ernst Middendorp has terminated his contract with DStv Premiership side Swallows to join German club, SV Meppen. Meppen made announcement of Middendorp…
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Mlungisi Mkhwanazi returns to Europe.

Mlungisi Mkhwanazi returns to Europe after short Baroka stint

South African-born defender Mlungisi Mkhwanazi has returned to Europe after his short stint with Motsepe Foundation Championship side Baroka FC.  The…
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Andile Jali is set to return to training with Mamelodi Sundowns after a short break at home.

Andile Jali set to return to training amid Kaizer Chiefs links

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali is set to return to training after his short break at home, his agent, Mike Makaab, has revealed.   The…
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Janine van Wyk raises her hand for Banyana World Cup selection.

Janine van Wyk raises hand for Banyana World Cup consideration 

Janine van Wyk has raised her hand to be considered for Banyana Banyana 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup selection following her recent stellar displays for…
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Cassius Mailula and Peter Shalulile celebrating a goal

Golden Boot race heats up in the DStv Premiership

The DStv Premiership Golden Boot race for the 2022/23 campaign is proving to be well-contested and it won't be a surprise if it goes down to the wire. …
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Highlands Park players in celebratory mood.

ABC Motsepe League produces yet another interesting set of matches 

The ABC Motsepe League has produced yet another fascinating set of showdowns across the country, with teams intending to gain promotion to the Motsepe…
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Njabulo Blom involved in St Louis City's first home victory.

Njabulo Blom’s numbers as St Louis City pick first home win 

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Njabulo Blom was involved in St Louis City's first win at home in Major League Soccer [MLS] on Sunday morning.  Blom…
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